G51Jx-A1 360M remove/upgrade?
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I'm not sure you actually did make a bad choice. You just can't expect a low power laptop to perform like a high power desktop.
Your GTS is one of those 'nicer cards'. There isn't anything that's really much better out there.
Laptop 3DMark05 scores:
GeForce GTX 260M =14773
Radeon HD 5850 = 15829
GeForce GTS 360M = 16628
Radeon HD 5870 = 17932
GeForce GTX 285M = 18935 ~+12%
GTX 285M SLI = 21611
If you are highly skilled (and lucky) you could might be able to upgrade your video card yourself.
You could buy a GTX 285M MXM module for $485
The skill and luck parts come into play because you'll need to disassemble the laptop, install the module and get the heatpipe cooler re-installed correctly. Usually you don't see that kind of maintenance outside of a factory authorized repair facility.
That $485 upgrade would get you about 12% better performance.
Even the top end Laptop stores that do custom builds don't offer anything more than GTS 360M on the G51Jx-A1.
G51Jx-A1 upgrade options @ ExoticPC
If the GTS 360M isn't cutting it for you - about your best option would be to return the laptop and get a better model. Or a desktop PC.
I've heard that Clevo is getting ready to make SLI GTX 470 laptops. Prepare yourself for some sticker shock though.
Your GTS is one of those 'nicer cards'. There isn't anything that's really much better out there.
Laptop 3DMark05 scores:
GeForce GTX 260M =14773
Radeon HD 5850 = 15829
GeForce GTS 360M = 16628
Radeon HD 5870 = 17932
GeForce GTX 285M = 18935 ~+12%
GTX 285M SLI = 21611
If you are highly skilled (and lucky) you could might be able to upgrade your video card yourself.
You could buy a GTX 285M MXM module for $485
The skill and luck parts come into play because you'll need to disassemble the laptop, install the module and get the heatpipe cooler re-installed correctly. Usually you don't see that kind of maintenance outside of a factory authorized repair facility.
That $485 upgrade would get you about 12% better performance.
Even the top end Laptop stores that do custom builds don't offer anything more than GTS 360M on the G51Jx-A1.
G51Jx-A1 upgrade options @ ExoticPC
If the GTS 360M isn't cutting it for you - about your best option would be to return the laptop and get a better model. Or a desktop PC.
I've heard that Clevo is getting ready to make SLI GTX 470 laptops. Prepare yourself for some sticker shock though.
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